Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Xiaomi Civi 2

The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Xiaomi Civi 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads — 34/100 vs 19/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A04 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Civi 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 192g).

The Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Xiaomi Civi 2
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 42
Battery 35
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 2 better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 192g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Xiaomi Civi 2, the Xiaomi Civi 2 scores 15 points higher (34/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 leads (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (42/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 2 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Civi 2: The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A04 Xiaomi Civi 2
Processor Unisoc Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 840330
Geekbench Single 1039
Geekbench Multi 2885
Display 6.5" PLS LCD 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 67W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 20 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm 159.2×72.7×7.2 mm
Weight 192 g 171 g
Price $135
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Civi 2
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135
Xiaomi Civi 2
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (42/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 2 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (86/100 vs 60/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 2 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi Civi 2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A04 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Xiaomi Civi 2 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Xiaomi Civi 2 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Xiaomi Civi 2?

The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Civi 2 is a better fit for everyday use.